Awning Window Maintenance

Awning windows are often used for basements because they can be placed high on the wall and easily operate with a turn of the handle.

Awning window maintenance.

Clean and lubricate the arm. If its operation is not smooth remove the arm which may be connected by means of a clip or two on the underside or side of the sash. Either way the operator mechanism is similar to that of a casement window. Awning window virtually maintenance free aluminum exterior to resist water and stand up to the elements made to order in nearly any shape size color interior wood species or finish.

Open the window until the crank arm bushing is aligned with the guide track notch. Screens are on the inside of the window where they re more protected from the elements. You can often fix slippage with a file. Set your store to see local availability add to cart.

First clean the frames and make sure nothing is blocking the operator arms or the sash itself. An awning window may have an operator at the side or at the bottom center of the window. A common problem with well used casement window cranks is that the handle slips when you try to open or close the window. If this happens do not force the window open.

That s why we provide care and maintenance guides for your windows and doors as well as hardware grilles and insect screens with finishing cleaning and maintenance guidelines. Push down on the arm to pop the bushing out of the track. Just loosen the set screw and pull off the handle to expose the notched crank head. Lubricate the windows mechanical parts using silicon spray and.

Use the file to deepen the notches on the head replace the handle and give it a whirl. Modern casement windows are operated with a crank mechanism set into the bottom window frame. If the splines on the crank operator shaft are worn or broken off the gears don t turn easily or at all then it s time to replace the crank operator. Awning windows are hinged on top and open outward enabling ventilation without letting in rain or falling leaves.

The crank may become more difficult to operate at some point.